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Which Transformers To Use?
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“Can transformers for HO be used to power N gauge layouts, or must they say HO,N,O etc. on them?”
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There are two factors that need to be considered for transformeers for Model Railroad Layouts. Voltage and Amperage. Most locomotives in HO & N scale are 12 volt. Modern locomotives draw from about .75 to 1.5 amps per locomotive. An HO transformer should work well on an N scale layout. The limiting factor is amperage. Use a large enough transformer to safely power all the locomotives you plan to run at once.